ZnM's US Immigration Timeline
Immigration Checklist for MH & ZA:
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Dept of State IR-1/CR-1 Visa:
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USCIS I-751 Petition:
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IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
Texas Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
United Arab Emirates |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
2014-2-11 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2016-10-04 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2016-10-05 |
| I-130 RFE : |
2016-12-06 |
| I-130 RFE Sent : |
2016-12-27 |
| I-130 Approved : |
2017-01-23 |
| NVC Received : |
2017-01-30 |
| Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : |
2017-02-15 |
| Pay AOS Bill : |
2017-02-22 |
| Receive I-864 Package : |
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| Send AOS Package : |
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| Submit DS-261 : |
2017-03-19 |
| Receive IV Bill : |
2017-02-15 |
| Pay IV Bill : |
2017-02-22 |
| Send IV Package : |
2017-06-13 |
| Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : |
2018-03-03 |
| Case Completed at NVC : |
2017-12-06 |
| NVC Left : |
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| Consulate Received : |
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| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2018-04-03 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
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| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-130 was approved in 110 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 545 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: United Arab Emirates
Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
April 18, 2018 |
| Embassy Review : |
Salaam All,
My husbands interview was scheduled for April 3rd, 2018 at 8 am.
We booked a room at the Premier Inn hotel which is about a 4-6 minute drive to the US embassy in Abu Dhabi. We reached the embassy at 5:55 am and we were the first in line. There are 2 sets of benches. One for immigrant visas, and one for non-immigrant visas.
We sat on the benches for immigrant visa. My husband had all of his documents in a file and we used the NMC medical exam bag that was given to carry all the files to the embassy and the embassy security said it was fine. We waited until 6:30 until another couple showed up and joined us on the bench. As we waited, more and more people began to arrive. At about 7:00, there were about 50 people in line. So its a good idea to go as early as possible.
At 7:10 the security guards arrived and reminded everyone that bags are not allowed inside the embassy. He said he will inform us when to line up. At 7: 20 he called everyone to line up and i waved goodbye to my husband. Spouses are not allowed inside the embassy, but I wanted to wait for my husband so I waited on the benches. Before entering the doors, my husband was asked for his appointment letter and passport. Once cleared, he went through the doors, where he passed security. He walked through to the next building where he really admired the greenery. When he entered he next building he was asked for his civil documents (marriage, birth certificate and police clearance). They asked him a few questions regarding the documents. Then he was called for his bio metrics, which is where they will scan your finger prints.
Next, he was called for his interview. He was lucky enough to have his interview inside the private room instead of the counters. A young lady was sitting behind the window. He greeted her and began to ask many questions. She basically asked questions that are specific to our case. She asked about how we met, where we got married, how we got married, she asked about my parents (husbands in laws), where he will be living in the US, what does he intend to do in the US, she asked about his studies and what he majored in, How many years was he studying in Malaysia, and she asked about my husbands previous student-visa rejections.
All the questions that were asked, were questions that are basic to your relationship. The questions are all the type of questions you will know the answers to but you just have to tell the truth and be confident!
They didn't ask my husband to show them ANY documents! We were so well prepared with everything! They didn't ask for any proofs or pictures of any sort.
The CO was very kind. After she completed her questions, she handed my husband a little slip and said congratulations! The slip mentions that the visa has been approved and to wait for passport to be delivered.
The interview lasted about 20 minutes. My husband went in at 7:30 am and was out by 8:50 am!
Alhumdolillah for the happy ending. I would sincerely like to thank Visa Journey for making helping us throughout this dreadful process. Although it involves a lot patience, believe me, it will come to an end....and a happy one inshAllah. So stay strong and patient! Thank you to all the members who responded to my questions and for taking the time to help me out. And thanks to the members of the "Abu Dhabi Delay Group". I hope the pace stays the same so we can change the name of the forum lol. Best of Luck to everyone! Praying for your quick and positive visa journey! Let me know if you have any questions! |
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Very Good |
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(documented in their timelines) for the same benefit/petition/application at the same filing location.
Individual results may vary as every case is not always 'average'. Past performance does not necessarily
predict future results. The 'as early as date' may change over time based on current reported processing
times from members. There have historically been cases where a benefit/petition/application processing
briefly slows down or stops and this can not be predicted. Use these dates as reference only and do not
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